Athala
The Athala, catamaran, accommodates 16 passengers in 8 spacious double cabins (2 with double beds / 6 with twin lower beds) all with outside views, private bathroom with hot water. Air-conditioning is available in all areas, comfortable dining room, bar and lounge. Other amenities include, library, ecologic full ventilation system, TV, DVD, stereo, first aid, ice maker, water purifier, spacious sundeck with chairs for sleeping or relaxing.
SPECIAL PRICES 2010: On Select Departures
1) Free Airfare: 10 Day Program
Apr 23-May 2, May 14-23, June 7-16, June 25-July 4, Sept 17-26
2) Free Airfare + $500 Discount: 10 Day Program
Aug 27-Sept 5, Sept 3-12, Sept 10-19, Oct 15-24
3) 10% Additional Discount: 10 Day Programs
Group bookings of 6 or more passengers.
Please contact us for select departures availability!
Itinerary
Athala - 7 Day ProgramMon - Sun DAY 1 (Mon) ARRIVE QUITO DAY 2 (Tue) QUITO – SAN CRISTOBAL (La Galapaguera or Interpretation Center) DAY 3 (Wed) ESPANOLA (Gardner Bay, Pta Suarez) DAY 4 (Thu) FLOREANA (Post Office Bay, Pta Cormorant, Devil's Crown) DAY 5 (Fri) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station) - SOUTH PLAZAS DAY 6 (Sat) N. SEYMOUR - BALTRA – QUITO DAY 7 (Sun) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program) 7 Day Program: Thu - Wed DAY 1 (Thu) ARRIVE QUITO DAY 2 (Fri) QUITO - BALTRA - SOUTH PLAZAS DAY 3 (Sat) N. SEYMOUR - BARTOLOME DAY 4 (Sun) SANTA CRUZ (Dragon Hill) - SANTIAGO (Sombrero Chino) DAY 5 (Mon) SANTIAGO (Pto Egas) - RABIDA DAY 6 (Tue) LOBOS - SAN CRISTOBAL - QUITO DAY 7 (Wed) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program) |
Athala - 10 Day ProgramMon - Wed / *Fri - Sun DAY 1 (Mon) ARRIVE QUITO DAY 2 (Tue) QUITO – SAN CRISTOBAL (La Galapaguera or Interpretation Center) DAY 3 (Wed) ESPANOLA (Gardner Bay, Pta Suarez) DAY 4 (Thu) FLOREANA (Post Office Bay, Pta Cormorant, Devil's Crown) DAY 5 (Fri) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station) - SOUTH PLAZAS DAY 6 (Sat) N. SEYMOUR - BARTOLOME DAY 7 (Sun) SANTA CRUZ (Dragon Hill) - SANTIAGO (Sombrero Chino) DAY 8 (Mon) SANTIAGO (Pto Egas) - RABIDA DAY 9 (Tue) LOBOS - SAN CRISTOBAL - QUITO DAY 10 (Wed) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program) *Same island itinerary with different start/end date |
Details
PRICING
7 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
$2550 - LOW SEASON $4125 - LOW SEASON
$2750 - HIGH SEASON $4375 - HIGH SEASON
Low Season: Jan - June 14 / Sept - Dec 15
High Season: June 15 - Aug / Dec 16 - 31
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Price includes: Galapagos Cruise (as noted), meals while in the Galapagos, English speaking naturalist guide while in the Galapagos, local representative, 2 nights hotel & 4 airport/hotel transfers.
Not included: Galapagos airfare (will be quoted with trip proposal), international airfare, airport taxes, travel insurance, boat fuel surcharge (if applicable), entrance fees to Galapagos National Park (unless otherwise noted).
Accommodation: All First Class boat programs include 2 nights (4 star hotel).
View Sample Accommodations
Airfare: Roundtrip Airfare: (Quito/Gal/Quito - price subject to change)
$370 - Low Season: (Sep 15 - Oct 31, May 1 - June 14)
$425 - High Season: (June 15 - Sept 14, Nov 1 - April 30)
Cash Price: Prices listed are cash prices. Credit card payments are subject to a 3% processing fee.
Single Supplement (hotel/lodges): Trip cost is based on twin shared hotel accommodations, a single supplement charge is assessed for those traveling alone or preferring single hotel/cabin accommodations.
Trip Extensions: Ecuador Day Tours and Ecuador & Amazon Multi-Day Tours are a great way to complement your Galapagos experience.
